The Family Letters of Oliver Goldsmith A Paper Read Before the Bibliographical Society, October 15th, 1917

"The Family Letters of Oliver Goldsmith" by Ernest Clarke is a compilation of heartfelt letters penned by Oliver Goldsmith, a celebrated Irish author, spanning from the mid to late 1700s. Presented through these personal correspondences with family and close companions, the book uncovers his intimate musings, adventures, and feelings. Organized into three parts, which reflect different phases of Goldsmith's life: his student days, his early career challenges, and his later literary achievements, the book reveals a complex person, who was both a gifted writer and a person dealing with money problems. The letters shine a light on his deep need for friendship, his obligation to family, and his honest doubts when facing life's uncertainties. The book seeks to reveal Goldsmith's true personality, giving readers a close-up look at the person whose words have stood the test of time.